Bohemia

World War The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo, on the 28th of June 1914, was the direct cause of the beginning of the First World War (Gifford 18). Archduke Franz Ferdinand was an Austro-Hungarian royal prince of Hungary and Bohemia. He was born on 18th December 1863 in Graz, Austria (“Heir to the Austrian Throne Assassinated”). Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the eldest son of Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria. In 1875 Duke Francis of Modena passed away and Archduke Franz…

Before Hitler could become such an influential dictator, he needed to find his opportunity to infiltrate the political minds of Germany. Hitler’s first opportunity was in the Presidential Election of 1932 against Paul von Hindenburg. Unfortunately Hitler did not win the presidency, but this was not a total lost for him. The election revealed to Hitler that he was in fact very well received and liked by the majority of Germans, it also revealed the popularity and growth of the Nazi party.…

also had a romantic characteristic. A romantic characteristic is a passionate nationalism and/or love of country and another is deep-rooted idealism. Mr. Shimerda and Jim both reflected these romantic characteristics. Mr. Shimerda would talk about Bohemia, his home country, as a dream place with music and friends. He believed that life would be perfect in one…

Religion has a way of changing how people view, think, and see the world around them. In a way, it acts as a lens in which people are able to focus their collective thoughts and come together as one. Religion groups people together and as a result naturally divides others. This has been incredibly true in Central Europe. In the last millennia, Central Europe has housed within its ambiguous borders a multitude of religious events that have helped shape its dynamic history and its citizens. It has…

The Greek play Bacchae by Euripides explores the concepts of religious fervor and skepticism and helps a reader analyze how these concepts are opposed to each other, how these ideas are demonstrated in the play and how religious fervor and skepticism are still relevant in our society today. Euripides uses religion, one of the most controversial subjects in the world, to demonstrate the power it has on its believers. Euripides also demonstrates the criticism believers can receive from non…

A nation long ago that had to Increase its defensive measures in order to survive remains standing victorious. This country which goes by its Hebrew name of Israel which means “God may prevail”, has continually been defending themselves against the imperialistic form of the Arab Palestinians. Israel at all times being surrounded by their adversary are constantly watching their back, figuratively speaking. This relentless tussle has been going on for thousands of years. It has been said to…

undercurrents. He 's also a New York Times bestselling writer, wrote eight books since the mid 70 's. His fourth novel, Jitterbug Perfume (1984), starts with four epic stories from past to future, themed around the quest for eternality. It takes us from old Bohemia and the Himalaya Mountains to present day Seattle, New Orleans, and Paris. The events of Tom Robbins are so clearly affected in his writing that his life history influences the plot, characters, setting, and style of Jitterbug…

suit and lingere. It became famous in late nineteenth century and from then it never dissappear from fashion and style. MEANING Polka is a dance form of central Europe. The polka( means Polish lady) it originated in earlier nineteenths century in Bohemia.…

Emperor Charles V made a last attempt to restore the medieval all-inclusive realm. His opponents were in this way the European national states; particularly France; the German rulers; the Turks; additionally the Pope. He controlled the Netherlands, Bohemia, Hungary, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia. Administering Spain implied controlling Spanish America and in Charles' chance Cortés took Mexico and Pizarro overpowered Peru. The abundance of Spain paid for his actions to control Western Europe. He…

Power plays a key role in many of the stories that we have read, yet one of the pieces that uses power to drive the story is The Winter’s Tale. In the story King Leontes uses his power to get his way. Ordering people to accept what he says because he is king. Power seems to corrupt the people and makes them unreachable because of their power. When people have the power to do what they want and command others to do their bidding they don’t want to listen to others. Power has corrupted other world…